All posts by LadyLively

  • Once Again, Tuberculosis Becomes World’s Top Infectious Disease Killer

    In the highest tally ever recorded for tuberculosis cases, the World Health Organization reported Tuesday that over 8 million people worldwide were diagnosed with the lung disease last year. Of that number, 1.25 million people died of...

    • Posted October 30, 2024
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  • Half of U.S. Teens Stare at Screens More Than 4 Hours Per Day

    Half of young Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 spend at least four hours each day on their smartphones, computers or televisions, a new survey shows. “As technology has become more integrated into teenagers’ lives,...

    • Posted October 30, 2024
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  • 1 in 3 U.S. Teens Say They’ve Been Bullied

    Bullying among American teens remains a big threat, with more than a third (34%) saying they’ve been bullied over the past year, new government data shows. According to the report’s authors, bullying occurs when a person is...

    • Posted October 30, 2024
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  • Even ‘Weekend Warrior’ Exercise Can Keep Your Brain Healthy

    Find it hard to take time to exercise during your busy workweek? No problem, a new study says — one or two “weekend warrior” workouts are just as likely to help you maintain your brain health. People...

    • Posted October 30, 2024
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  • Can Cannabis Change Your Brain? Maybe, Maybe Not

    People who regularly use marijuana experience changes in their brain structure and function, but it’s not clear that cannabis is the cause, a new study finds. Researchers found specific differences in the brains of people who’d ever...

    • Posted October 30, 2024
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  • Late-Life Menopause Linked to Higher Asthma Risk

    Women who enter menopause at a later age have a greater risk of asthma, a new study says. Meanwhile, early menopause is associated with a reduced risk of developing asthma, researchers found. The results run counter to...

    • Posted October 30, 2024
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  • What You Don’t Know About Pancreatic Cancer Could Harm You

    Pancreatic cancer rates are rising in adults younger than 50, but many continue to believe it’s a disease that only affects the elderly, a new survey shows. Folks in that age range also say they wouldn’t be...

    • Posted October 30, 2024
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  • Could Constipation Be a Risk to the Heart?

    Constipation might increase a person’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke, particularly if they also have high blood pressure, a new study warns. People who are constipated have twice the risk of a major heart...

    • Posted October 30, 2024
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  • Iowa Resident Dies of Suspected Lassa Fever After Trip to West Africa

    Health officials are investigating the case of an Iowa resident who died of Lassa fever after traveling recently to West Africa. The Ebola-like virus is rarely seen in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for...

    • Posted October 29, 2024
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  • Marijuana Use Has Fallen ‘Dramatically’ Among U.S. Teens

    Weed use among U.S. teenagers fell dramatically over the past decade, a new study shows. By 2021, only about 16% of teens said they were currently using marijuana, down from 23% in 2011, researchers found. All grades...

    • Posted October 29, 2024
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